Keeping Your Plumber Off the Holiday Party Guest List

Especially if you come from a big family, that holiday guest list is probably piling right up. Avoid having to squeeze the plumber in there too with these few plumbing tips:

1. Keep a strainer in your sink when clearing off dishes. The strainer will catch little bits of food before they head down the drain and cause a clog. 

2. Don't overload the garbage disposal. It works well for small bits of food at separated times, but it will not be able to sustain the leftovers from your entire family's meal. 

3. Freshen the disposal with a ground cup of lemon or orange peels. Harsh drain cleaners and bleach could damage pipes and blades. 

4. Request that overnight guests leave a 10 minute space between showers. Overload of water down the drains may cause your pipes to act up. 

5. Avoid hair build up with a hair stopper device. Placing one of these over your shower drain could save you from the trouble all of your guest's hair flowing down the drain could cause. 

New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter is available 24/7 for your emergency needs. If the holidays have you in a frenzy anyway, give us a call at 877-713-8136.

Have a stress-free and happy holiday!